Community Assistant
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Reports to: General Manager and Community Manager
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Work Week: Monday to Friday
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Work Hours: 8 am to 5 pm or 9 am to 6 pm (some flexibility required)
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Work Type: Onsite at The James Sheffield, 5 days per week (non-remote)
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Sites: West Street, S1 4XD
Job Summary
Our client The James is looking for a friendly, organized, and proactive Community Assistant to join their brand-new residential community in Sheffield's vibrant city centre. The ideal candidate will play a crucial role in ensuring a positive living experience for their residents by managing front-of-house tasks, handling administrative duties, assisting with the planning and delivery of community events, and serving as a liaison between residents and building management. The candidate will enjoy autonomy in their daily work while still working closely with and reporting to the General Manager and the group’s Community Manager.
What You’ll Be Doing
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Acting as the first point of contact for residents, addressing inquiries, concerns, and requests in a professional and timely manner.
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Assisting in planning and delivering community events and activities to enhance resident engagement and satisfaction.
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Showing prospective residents around the building, highlighting key features and amenities, and providing detailed information about available units.
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Assisting the General Manager in maintaining 100% occupancy rates.
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Handling administrative tasks such as maintaining resident records, scheduling appointments, and assisting with resident communications.
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Welcoming visitors, managing the reception area, and ensuring communal spaces are always clean and presentable.
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Promoting their values and contributing to maintaining a strong culture.
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Managing the living experience of the residents from check-in to check-out.
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Reporting any maintenance issues to the General Manager and Maintenance Team and following up to ensure timely resolution.
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Receiving and managing the distribution of resident parcels and deliveries.
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Gathering and relaying resident feedback to the General Manager to continuously improve service quality and resident satisfaction.
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Ensuring compliance with building policies and procedures, and promoting a safe and secure living environment.
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Conducting service recovery procedures where required.
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Responding appropriately to emergencies or urgent issues as they arise.
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Performing other reasonable job duties as requested.
About You (Background & Requirements)
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A friendly and approachable demeanor with a genuine desire to help others.
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Previous experience in a customer service, hospitality, or property management role is preferred.
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Excellent writing and oral communication skills.
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Strong organizational skills and attention to detail.
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Ability to multitask and handle a variety of responsibilities in a fast-paced environment.
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Positive, result-oriented, can-do attitude, sharing perspectives to achieve personal and organizational targets.
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Working knowledge of MS Office & Google Suite (and preferably property management tools).
Benefits
Competitive salary
Professional development opportunities
A dynamic and supportive work environment
Opportunity to be part of a growing Build-to-Rent (BTR) portfolio
If you are passionate about customer service and community building, and you thrive in a role where you can make a positive impact on residents' living experiences, they would love to hear from you. Apply today to join their dedicated team and contribute to creating a vibrant and welcoming community in Sheffield's city centre.
They are an equal opportunity employer and welcome applications from all qualified candidates